Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hepatic Iron Overload in Obese Individuals Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Cross-Sectional Study.

Rafael N JesusGuilherme H CallejasMatheus M ConconJoão G R BragaRodolfo A MarquesFelipe D M ChaimMartinho A GesticMurillo P UtriniAlmino C RamosElinton A ChaimEverton Cazzo

Published in: Obesity surgery (2020)

In obese individuals, HIO presented a high prevalence and was associated with higher levels of ferritin, serum iron, glucose, and transaminases; lower levels of total cholesterol; and male gender.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
weight loss
risk factors
obese patients
adipose tissue
iron deficiency
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
mental health
physical activity
blood glucose